Land of Ice and Fire
Iceland — Glaciers, Volcanoes and the Edge of the Habitable World
Here, two continents slowly drift apart as you walk between them.
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31 Janeiro–7 Fevereiro 2028
FOTOS ILUSTRATIVAS
THE JOURNEY
Iceland exists at the fold between two worlds. In Þingvellir National Park, the tectonic plates of North America and Eurasia visibly separate — you cross the boundary between continents on foot. On the same day, a geyser shoots water 30 metres into the air and a waterfall hurls 140 cubic metres per second into a black basalt canyon. But Iceland is not only geology. It is the society that founded the world's first democratic parliament in 930 AD — the Alþingi — in an open lava field. It is the country that heats 90% of its homes with geothermal energy and that, despite having fewer inhabitants than Florianópolis, has produced more Nobel Laureates in Literature per capita than any other nation. This expedition travels Iceland's South Route: from the Golden Circle to the black sand beaches of Vík, from the blue ice caves of Katla to the glacial lagoon of Jökulsárlón, where Vatnajökull icebergs drift silently before grounding on Diamond Beach like drifting crystals.
ITINERARY
Arrival in Reykjavík
The world's northernmost capital. Hallgrímskirkja and the 101 district — where modern Icelandic identity was forged after centuries of isolation.
Golden Circle — Þingvellir
Þingvellir National Park, where the North American and Eurasian tectonic plates separate, and where the world's first parliament met in 930 AD.
Golden Circle — Geysir and Gullfoss
The Strokkur geyser erupting every 5 minutes. Gullfoss waterfall and its story: the woman who threatened to throw herself in to prevent a hydroelectric dam from being built.
South Route — Waterfalls and Vík
Seljalandsfoss (where you can walk behind the waterfall) and Skógafoss. Arrival in Vík — Iceland's southernmost point, with the basalt columns of Reynisfjara.
Black Beach and Dyrhólaey
Reynisfjara, the black sand beach with treacherous waves and puffin colonies. Cape Dyrhólaey — the volcanic rock arch above the Atlantic Ocean.
Ice Cave — Katla
Entering the ice cave of the Katla volcano — the Mýrdalsjökull glacier. Translucent blue ice formed by millennia of compression, lit by lanterns.
Jökulsárlón and Diamond Beach
The Jökulsárlón glacial lagoon — icebergs from Vatnajökull drift silently before grounding on Diamond Beach, where they sparkle on the black sand like crystals.
Closing in Reykjavík
Return to the capital. Final afternoon at the Kolaportið market. Transfer to the airport.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Is the ice cave accessible to everyone?
Yes, with moderate fitness. The tour includes safety equipment (helmet, crampons) and a specialist guide. No previous experience required.
What are the chances of seeing the northern lights?
The January expedition has the best conditions — long nights and clear skies. In March auroras are still frequent. The forecast is monitored daily and we adapt the evening programme accordingly.
INTEREST IN THE EXPEDITION
Limited to 8 guests.
Contact us to check availability and reserve your spot.
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